Pattern Notes: Wild Stripes
from Knitty

As soon as I saw this pattern in Knitty last year, I knew I was going to make it for my best friend, Renee, when she got pregnant. Little did I know,it wasn't long until I needed to begin. Renee told me she was only a few weeks pregnant in August of 2006 and is due around Easter. I gave her this blanket, along with the Outdoor Snuggle, at her baby shower in February.

Yarn: KnitPicks Merino Style 100% wool; same colors as used in pattern
Needles: US 5 circular needles
Piping: Wrights Maxi Piping from Walmart
Lining: Free Spirit cotton fabric from Brooklyn General Store

I knitted this blanket as described in the pattern. The embroidery, however, was not sewn through the lining. Since I did not use a gingham fabric (I couldn't find any anywhere), I was unable to line up the embroidery on the back of the blanket. So, as a result, the lining is not attached to the blanket, except around the sides, of course.

Care: Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.